The state of the Minute man stands atop a stone base. The wooden North Bridge is seen in the distanc
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Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historic Site · Massachusetts · National Park Service

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the American revolutionary spirit through the writings of the Concord authors.

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Trails & hiking

Hiking

Know before you go

Phone
978-369-6993
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

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Things to do

Highlights: Architecture and Building · African American Heritage · American Revolution · Arts · Poetry and Literature · Sculpture · Enslavement · Military · Infantry and Militia · Battlefields · Social Movements · Abolition Movement · Wars and Conflicts · American Revolutionary War · Women's History · Animals

Activities & features: Guided Tours · Front-Country Hiking · Living History · Historic Weapons Demonstration · Junior Ranger Program · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store

Photos

  • A park ranger stands in front of a stone obelisk monument pointing and talking to visitors
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  • A small cannon fires a large blast of flame.
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  • A narrow dirt track runs through green fields shaded by large trees.
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  • A three story brick mansion house with paved walkway leading to door. Green bushes flank both sides.
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  • A large mansion house made of wood with wrap around porch and tower room. Surrounded by large trees
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  • A wooden bridge spans the Concord river as people walk and canoe paddlers gluide under the bridge
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  • British soldiers marching together over the a wooden bridge. A stone monument towers behind.
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  • An open field with trees and stone wall. British soldiers in red coats march in the distance.
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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12